The Indianapolis journal., 1887-07-05
WILLIAM T.. GLADSTONE.
Revival of the Rumor that He Will Make a
Visit the United States.

Revival of the Rumor that He VIII Make a
Visit to the United States.
BosToN, July 4-E A. Perry cables the Her
ald from London, as follows: ''Rumors are
again af1oar to the effect that Mr.. Gladstone in
tends making a visit to America. and coupled
with them are hints that the chief object OF Mr.
Blaine's trip to London is to induce the venera-
BILE English statesman to cross the Atlantic. Mr.
Gladstone's private secretary some time since
denied the report of such intention on the
part of the great Liberal leader, in letter which
was given to the public, and the grand old man
himself intimated, in a brief epistle to an Amer
ican, also published. that it was. unlikely that
man of his advanced years would undertake so
severe a journey. Notwithstanding these deni-
ais, find the belief quite general that the ex-
Premier has the trip in contemplation, having
been persuaded to favorable view of it by Mr..
Blaine, who, it is said. has repre-
sented that such step. would be of
by stimulating the sympathy which already
lists in the United States. and consequently en-
larging the flow of pecuniary support which has
been of such incalcuabls advantage to the
tional in Parliament. In this way the
chances of a Gladstonan triumph In the next
general election would be materially strength
ened, and many politicians believe that ap-
peal to the people will come within a twelve
month. Mr.. Gladstone is in excellent health.
He is taking great care of himself and has been
noticed recently to be in better spirits than ne
was a few weeks back, though he fully realized
the impending defeat in the struggle over the
crimes bill It is argued that he is much more
likely to yield to the temptation to go abroad
now than last spring. when he was in poor health
and dubious parliamentary contest was COM
ing Mr. Blaine's opponents declare that the
motives of the Republican leader are by no
means disinterested as he would have
them appear, and that his real object is rot SO
much the assistance of the homs-rule party as
0fh hio r1nlft tttn
He fully reslizes, they say, how much his
chances for the presidency would be bettered by
appearing the only man able to prevail on
Mr.. Gladstone to go TO America, and he feels
sure of capturing the Irish vote by acting
sort of Snowman to the famous Liberal states
The scheme is, according to the reports
above quoted, for Mr.. Gladstone to sail in the
autumn, after the adjournment of Parliament,
and when the danger of equinoctial storms is
past. The reception arran gements are planned
on the most impressive scale. Mr.. Gladstone
will be escorted up New York bay by a fleet of
steamers, and all that bands and bunting can do
to arouse enthusiasm and mark him as the guest
of the American people Will be done with an un-
sparing hand. The biggest edfce available in
New York will be secured for his introduction to
the citizens of the metropolis fitting stage for
the noble oratorical effort which doubtless will
be called forth by the occasion. The reception
proceedings. aside from the marine demonstra-
ton, will be repeated at Boston. Philadelphia.
Chicago. possibly Cincinnati. and St Louis. The
tour will also be extended to Washington, and
rumor says that at the capital Blaine hopes to
kill two birds with one stone: Congress- if in
session. will, iJ is expected, render official cour-
tesies to Mr. Gladstone and invite him TO deliver
An address in the Representatives hall, but the
President will be unable to offer any official
recognition of the visit and it is thought that
the public will regard the omission an intend
ed slight, and that political capital can be made
against the administration. 1t is reported that
Mrs Gladstone at first strongly opposed 20
the projected trip she feared that her hus-
bands health would suffer from the strain. But
she has been won over by representations of the
beneficial effect of the sea voyage. and the com
plete rest il would afford sitter his parliamentary
exertions. Furthermore, she is influenced in
the matter by political ambitions, for it is we'll
known that she is desirout of his restoration to
power. give you t. story as have heard it,
bit by bit, from various sources English and
American, Conservative and Liberal, Republican
and Democratic without Fouching for its truth.
| leave your readers to decide for themselves
whether or no it is entitled to credence.